10 Fruits You Should NEVER Refrigerate

Here are 10 fruits that are best kept outside the refrigerator along with explanations why:

Bananas: Refrigeration can cause them to turn black and alter their texture. Keep them at room temperature to ripen naturally.

Tomatoes: Cold temperatures can affect their flavor and texture, making them mealy. Store them at room temperature to maintain their taste and juiciness.

Avocados: Refrigeration can slow down the ripening process and cause them to become mushy. Keep them on the counter until they ripen, then use or refrigerate if needed.

Peaches: Refrigeration can make them lose their flavor and become dry. Keep them at room temperature until ripe, then eat them or refrigerate for a few days.

Plums: Cold temperatures can dull their flavor and texture. Keep them at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate if necessary.

Mangoes: Refrigeration can slow down the ripening process and affect their flavor. Let them ripen at room temperature and only refrigerate once ripe if needed.

Pineapple: Refrigeration can cause it to become mushy and lose its flavor. Keep it at room temperature until ripe, then consume or refrigerate for a short period.

Melons (except watermelon): Refrigeration can impair their flavor and texture. Store them at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate if desired.

Citrus fruits (e.g., oranges, lemons, limes): Cold temperatures can alter their texture and make them less juicy. Keep them at room temperature for better flavor and juiciness.

Stone fruits (e.g., cherries, apricots): Refrigeration can affect their flavor and texture. Store them at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate for a short period if needed.